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CLINICAL THERAPIST
Summary

A highly skilled, and empathetic Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with proven ability to work collectively and independently to provide effective services to at-risk populations. Proficient at crisis management, interventions and behavioral assessments. Comprehensive understanding of cultural difference and able to work efficiently within many dynamics. I am seeking a gratifying position in the mental health industry where I can contribute my experience, knowledge and skills in working with clients to promote mental health recovery.

Skills
  • Extensive therapeutic experience with at-risk youth and families
  • Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity
  • Crisis Interventions
  • Addiction services
  • Risk/Suicide Assessments
  • Individual, Group and Family Therapy aptitude
  • Developing client goals
  • Tracking client progress
  • Patient evaluation
  • Treatment planning and implementation
  • Behavioral health assessments
  • Sex Trafficking Assessments
  • Psychiatric population familiarity
  • Medication Management
  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Familiarity with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
  • Clinical documentation mastery
Experience
Company NameJune 2017 to CurrentClinical Therapist
City, State
  • Delivered on-going psychotherapy to teenagers, ranging from 12 to18 years old, with emotional disturbances, mental health issues and traumatic childhoods
  • Maintained a caseload of approximately 16 clients, who were provided with weekly individual psychotherapy
  • Developed and conducted group psychotherapy on residential units to encourage unity among the clients
  • Conducted family psychotherapy, one to two times a month, to promote family reunification
  • Completed Psychosocial assessments, Diagnostic Placement reports, Individualized Crisis Management Plans, Sex Trafficking forms, and Adverse Childhood Experience assessments, for new admissions assigned to caseload
  • Developed individualized treatment goals with each client
  • Developed transition/discharge plans to assist individuals integrate successfully into communities
  • Conducted Risk Assessments for Suicidality and completed Safety Plans
  • Wrote weekly progress notes and monthly symptom monitoring notes.
  • Designed and implemented interventions in collaboration with clients and treatment team
  • Billed Medicaid through a nationally known Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Met with Residential Psychiatrist, once a month, for medication management
  • Obtained one hour of clinical supervision and one hour of group supervision weekly
Company NameJuly 2016 to May 2017Mental Health Counselor- Intern
City, State
  • Delivered on-going psychotherapy to individuals with severe mental illness with co-morbid addiction
  • Maintained a caseload of approximately five individuals who were provided with intensive psychotherapy weekly
  • Designed and implemented person centered plans with consumers
  • Conducted group therapies including, Anger Management and Coping with Voices and Paranoia
  • Completed intake assessments and psychosocial assessments
  • Meet with pre-admitted screener's weekly or bi-weekly until admitted into PROS
  • Facilitated group therapy coverage with little to no preparation time
  • Designed and implemented interventions in collaboration with clients and clinical staff
  • Presented cases bi-weekly in clinical staff and treatment meeting
  • Wrote weekly, monthly and symptom monitoring notes
  • Obtained at least one hour of clinical supervision weekly
Company NameSeptember 2014 to May 2017Teachers Assistant
City, State
  • Acquired extensive experience teaching and assisting students with a range of disabilities and learning differences, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Down Syndrome
  • Provide instructional services under the supervision of a certified teacher
  • Aid in lesson planning, 1:1 instruction as well as preparation for classroom session
  • Participate in direct supervision of student and assist with activities which include: daily living, social skills, job preparations, and personal hygiene needs
  • Assisted students in reaching cognitive and development milestones
  • Led activities that developed students physical, emotional and social growth Followed IEP goals and documented individual progress
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
  • Participate in team and classroom meetings
Education and Training
The Sage Colleges2017Master of Arts: Counseling And Community Psychology City
  • Master's Thesis Title: An Overview of Employability Skills and Vocational Programs to Enhance Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • Presented human subjects research and program evaluation at The Sage Graduate School Research Symposium
  • Relationship Panelist at the Sage Colleges
SUNY At Albany2013Bachelor of Arts: SociologyCity, State
Hudson Valley Community College2010Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And SciencesCity, State
License

License in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC)

License Number: 009596

Expiration Date: 06/2022

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • The Sage Colleges
  • SUNY At Albany
  • Hudson Valley Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Clinical Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselor- Intern
  • Teachers Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Counseling And Community Psychology
    Bachelor of Arts : Sociology
    Associate of Arts : Liberal Arts And Sciences

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